Many of you stayed up late last night to watch Samsung and Google’s unveiling of the Galaxy Nexus along with Android 4.0. Now that the dust is settled, most of you are probably wondering when or even if your current phone will be updated to Ice Cream Sandwich.

HTC is one of the first OEMs to speak up on the matter by declaring that they’re already looking into the new features and enhancements to determine their upgrade path. While we don’t expect HTC to update all their phones to Android 4.0, we do believe that all the phones they’ve delivered in 2011 have a very good chance of getting a taste of Google’s latest Android dessert.

Any upgrade issue with Ice Cream Sandwich shouldn’t be related to performance, since according to Google, most phones running Android 2.3.x should be capable of running Android 4.0. HTC will be looking specifically at the new enhancements and functionality to figure out how they can best incorporate them into their Sense UI to deliver “an improved user experience” for their customers.

We are excited about the latest update for Android, Ice Cream Sandwich, and are currently reviewing its features and functionality to determine our upgrade plans. Our goal for Android updates is to give every customer an improved user experience, which means balancing each phone's unique hardware, HTC Sense experience and the Android kernel. While our goal is to upgrade as many of our recent devices as possible, we are committed to maintaining every phone's performance and usability first. Please stay tuned for more updates on specific device upgrade plans.HTC

We’re not sure how long HTC has had access to Android 4.0, but we hope they announce their complete upgrade plans soon. Knowing if a device will be getting the latest version of Android will certainly affect the public’s purchasing decision over the next few months.

Historically, HTC has been the OEM to beat when it comes to updating their phones to the latest version of Android. Do you believe HTC can keep that crown, or will Samsung or Motorola push them aside this time around?

They need to go ahead and surprise everyone with a stock update. And remake Sense behind the scenes. It’s to much going on in IC to remake that. I mean to much going on in a good way. Why would you want to change the look. Sense is already bloated and went downhill in my personal opinion. Just more bubble like Widgets that take up the entire screen. Just new ways to do what it was already doing. A few new features but nothing we wouldn’t hurt without. I just think Manufacturers should go stock and let the hardware speak. I mean if you have the physical parts that can support the features you should be okay. If not, then that specific feature will be missing. Like say, if you don’t have a front facing camera, then don’t expect facial recognition to unlock.heads up for Nexus One users. Kind of like the iPhone updates. The iPhone 4 doesn’t support Siri natively. There has been ports but its not as good as it would be on the 4S.

I’m just saying IC is such a clean look and shouldn’t be changed. Everything looks more professional and sharp. Its sexy. If you want an origin and updates and real support then stick to the Nexus line. It’ll be a bit of a waiting period anywhere else.

Like Samsung will update their phones. The Galaxy S is still stuck on 2.2. Yet they made the Nexus S that was nearly an identical phone, with 2.3. I trust HTC to do what they can. But other makers, I doubt, especially Samsung.

When will you realize we actually like your hardware? We buy your phones because they are solid. I have one simple request. A switch. Toggle vanilla on, toggle vanilla off. Do this, and I’ll never own a non-HTC again.

Haha, when I had a htc incredible 1 when froyo came out I would have believed that statement….Now , with my htc thunderbolt, I dont have much respect for HTC anymore. Yes, sense is the best and they finally got gingerbread for me, but they outdated my sense the moment they released the sensation and ice cream is most likely going right over my head (thank god for rooting and wonderful devs at XDA and Bamf)

At first glance, HTC appeared to have a lot of work ahead in order to get Sense updates with all the latest features within Android 4.0. But if you look at all the details, HTC’s already ahead of the curve in most cases. HTC’s lock screen still offers more functionality than ICS, the camera app has more features (the panoramic image mode could easily be swapped out for what HTC currently has in place), and core apps stand alone.

The changes HTC really need to focus on are widget resizing, people app, dialer, and notifications. They should be able to get rid of the 100+ widgets they include any simply allow for stock widget resizing.

“…HTC has been the OEM to beat…” Yes, WITH A LEAD PIPE! Hey, HTC, what about Gingerbread for the ORIGINAL INCREDIBLE? HUH? This has been promised and pulled so many times, HTC has LOST THIS CUSTOMER FOR GOOD. Sayonara!

I’m worried about my 3-month old EVO 3D, with its wacky cameras and 2D/3D hardware switch. Sounds like a lot of work. What’s in it for HTC to upgrade it? I love the specs but almost never use the 3D. It’s more of a conversation piece than anything.

Was the 3D successful for HTC/Sprint? I remember the prices falling really quickly compared to the OG Evo.

When I look at ICE CREAM SANDWICH it’s funny I just see some elements of sense and I believe htc will make sure the EVO 3D will be the first dualcore device to recieve ice cream sandwich. Mark that down.

“the EVO 3D will be the first dualcore device to recieve ice cream sandwich”
Since you obviously haven’t read one of the other articles you so stupidly posted this exact wording on, I’ll basically repeat what another commenter stated. Your silly little Evo 3D WILL NOT be the “first dual core device” to get ICS. The Galaxy Nexus will be first. And the next “device” to get ICS after that will most likely be either of the Nexus S versions, NOT your Evo. Please, if you’re going to stretch the truth, at least make sure it’s not an outright lie. Such a fool.

They need to go ahead and surprise everyone with a stock update. And remake Sense behind the scenes. It’s to much going on in IC to remake that. I mean to much going on in a good way. Why would you want to change the look. Sense is already bloated and went downhill in my personal opinion. Just more bubble like Widgets that take up the entire screen. Just new ways to do what it was already doing. A few new features but nothing we wouldn’t hurt without. I just think Manufacturers should go stock and let the hardware speak. I mean if you have the physical parts that can support the features you should be okay. If not, then that specific feature will be missing. Like say, if you don’t have a front facing camera, then don’t expect facial recognition to unlock.heads up for Nexus One users. Kind of like the iPhone updates. The iPhone 4 doesn’t support Siri natively. There has been ports but its not as good as it would be on the 4S.

I’m just saying IC is such a clean look and shouldn’t be changed. Everything looks more professional and sharp. Its sexy. If you want an origin and updates and real support then stick to the Nexus line. It’ll be a bit of a waiting period anywhere else.

Like Samsung will update their phones. The Galaxy S is still stuck on 2.2. Yet they made the Nexus S that was nearly an identical phone, with 2.3. I trust HTC to do what they can. But other makers, I doubt, especially Samsung.

When will you realize we actually like your hardware? We buy your phones because they are solid. I have one simple request. A switch. Toggle vanilla on, toggle vanilla off. Do this, and I’ll never own a non-HTC again.

Haha, when I had a htc incredible 1 when froyo came out I would have believed that statement….Now , with my htc thunderbolt, I dont have much respect for HTC anymore. Yes, sense is the best and they finally got gingerbread for me, but they outdated my sense the moment they released the sensation and ice cream is most likely going right over my head (thank god for rooting and wonderful devs at XDA and Bamf)

At first glance, HTC appeared to have a lot of work ahead in order to get Sense updates with all the latest features within Android 4.0. But if you look at all the details, HTC’s already ahead of the curve in most cases. HTC’s lock screen still offers more functionality than ICS, the camera app has more features (the panoramic image mode could easily be swapped out for what HTC currently has in place), and core apps stand alone.

The changes HTC really need to focus on are widget resizing, people app, dialer, and notifications. They should be able to get rid of the 100+ widgets they include any simply allow for stock widget resizing.

“…HTC has been the OEM to beat…” Yes, WITH A LEAD PIPE! Hey, HTC, what about Gingerbread for the ORIGINAL INCREDIBLE? HUH? This has been promised and pulled so many times, HTC has LOST THIS CUSTOMER FOR GOOD. Sayonara!

I’m worried about my 3-month old EVO 3D, with its wacky cameras and 2D/3D hardware switch. Sounds like a lot of work. What’s in it for HTC to upgrade it? I love the specs but almost never use the 3D. It’s more of a conversation piece than anything.

Was the 3D successful for HTC/Sprint? I remember the prices falling really quickly compared to the OG Evo.

When I look at ICE CREAM SANDWICH it’s funny I just see some elements of sense and I believe htc will make sure the EVO 3D will be the first dualcore device to recieve ice cream sandwich. Mark that down.

“the EVO 3D will be the first dualcore device to recieve ice cream sandwich”
Since you obviously haven’t read one of the other articles you so stupidly posted this exact wording on, I’ll basically repeat what another commenter stated. Your silly little Evo 3D WILL NOT be the “first dual core device” to get ICS. The Galaxy Nexus will be first. And the next “device” to get ICS after that will most likely be either of the Nexus S versions, NOT your Evo. Please, if you’re going to stretch the truth, at least make sure it’s not an outright lie. Such a fool.